The mesosphere may be one of the most mysterious layers of the Earth’s atmosphere but there is a good chance you have witnessed its power with your own eyes. If you have seen shooting stars burn brightly, you’ve peered into … Continue reading The Mesosphere
In the Dark Two kilometres below the earth in a mine in Northern Ontario two very different sets of explorers carry out vastly different searches. There are miners extracting the nickel the area is famous for, and scientists – what … Continue reading In the Dark
63 light years from Earth a planet that looks like a big blue marble is being watched closely by astronomers. While the colour blue is often associated with feelings of calmness and stability, this particular world is anything but peaceful. … Continue reading Hot Jupiters
Many consider sleep a time when we shut off for a few hours during the night to recover from, and prepare for, activity during the day. Surprisingly your brain and body are remarkably active while you snooze. Sleep is important … Continue reading Sleepy Head: the science of snooze
From a very early age we use patterns to help make sense of the world around us. When we recognize things that repeat in a logical way, we can organize information and make thoughtful predictions based on the patterns we observe. … Continue reading Nature’s patterns
From the time humans gathered together to eat meals as families a debate has divided the generations. Research at the Centre of Research, Gastroenterology and Sweets (CORGAS) is hoping to finally lay to rest an issue that has pitted parent … Continue reading Does the dessert stomach exist?
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